Questions to avoid

Mentorship works through you asking questions and getting answers in return, but this doesn’t mean you can ask your mentor anything. Be respectful and steer clear from any questions that are personal, intrusive, or non-specific.

As a general rule of thumb, do not ask about their personal income, their trade “secrets,” or for a step-by-step breakdown of their career trajectory as it may have little relevance to your own.

Also avoid asking them for favors, referrals, handouts, or to become paying clients of your service as it can come across as unprofessional and rude.^[1]